Connect Issue 4 by OneSteel Steel & Tube

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Adelaide Entertainment Centre Standard AS/NZS 3679.1:2010 Clermont Mine and more... BUILDING AUSTRALIA WITH YOU

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Project Features

Tell Us What you want

Back to the Future - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Samaras Structural Engineers

Kmart Distribution Centre Aus Iron Industries

Clermont Mine H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd

Pot of Gold - Chirano Gold Mines Cimeco’s Pty Ltd

As we release the 4th edition of Connect we have reflected on the mix of content and tried to continue to improve the blend of customer, product and industry stories. But what do you want to see more or less of in the next issue? Connect was always intended to be about our customers and for our customers. It represents an opportunity to promote business success stories as well as validate industry credentials by ending up on potential customers coffee tables.

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Flooring Strengths Combine DuraGal & Lite Steel Technologies

A New standard in Compliance AS/NZS 3679 Changes

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A message from Vik Bansal

Safety Corner - Code of Practice Vol 1 Contractor Management

Community Random Act of Kindness

Customer Profile H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd

Customer Profile H Troon Pty Ltd

Meet the Team Bibra Lake

In this bumper 20 page edition of Connect we collated some great success stories from our customers during what continues to be a tough time for the steel industry. We have also included safety, product and Australian Standards information to help you share important industry knowledge in your business. And its always a great way to get some brand profile for your business! As a business, Steel & Tube share this publication with asset owners, EPCM’s, builders, designers and other industry bodies and customers. Our customers engagement in supplying stories and profiles forms the core of Connect so get involved and let us know what else you would like to see included. We look forward to hearing your feedback and receiving your suggestions for stories, just contact our editor Lisa Wilson at stmarketing@onesteel.com Regards, Warren Stewart National Marketing Manager STMarketing@OneSteel.com Back to the Future Adelaide Entertainment Centre Samaras Structural Engineers

10 COVER STORY Key Onesteel Steel & Tube customer Samaras Structural Engineers recently completed steel fabrication and erection for South Australia’s largest live entertainment centre upgrade, many years after fabricating and erecting the original complex. OneSteel Steel & Tube, Connect - Issue 4, August 2010 This publication has been prepared by OneSteel Steel & Tube, an operating business group of OneSteel Distribution, OneSteel Trading Pty Limited ABN 50 007 519 646. Please note that any specifications or technical data referred to in this publication are subject to change and/or variation or improvement without notice and no warranty as to their suitability for any use is made. The views and opinions of third parties published herein are not necessarily the views and opinions of OneSteel Steel & Tube and no warranty or guarantee is provided in relation to the truth or accuracy of any such content. Users of this publication – to ensure accuracy and adequacy for their purposes – are requested to check the information provided in this publication to satisfy themselves as to its appropriateness and not to rely on the information without first doing so. Unless required by law, the company does not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or consequence resulting from the use of or reliance upon this publication. This publication is not an offer to trade and shall not form any part of the trading terms in any transaction. OneSteel Steel & Tube is a registered trademark of OneSteel Trading Pty Ltd ACN 007519646

A Message from Vik Bansal Welcome to the 4th edition of Connect, OneSteel Steel & Tubes bi-annual newsletter.

Despite these conditions we continually hear success stories from our customers and staff that reinforce the robustness of the industry. As a partner in the industry, Steel & Tube have re-focused our approach to ensure we can support customers with targeted service levels that ensure local competitiveness. We believe that we are making improvements, but as always we would be happy to hear your feedback.

To this end we are also pleased to announce the amalgamation of our Duragal flooring system business with our Lite Steel Technology business. This change will provide the ultimate in flooring system solutions utilising the best product, or combination of products for the application. Combine this with access to dedicated flooring system engineers and you have an unbeatable combination. We continue to invest and work hard to improve our services to you through access to stock and removing as many impediments as possible for smoother transaction every time. We remain committed to our core value of safety and customer and I will be thrilled to receive any feedback you may have which may help us to improve.

Our value in the market is to complement our fabricator customers and in this issue of Connect we have highlighted a number of success stories and the fabricators behind the work. The striking image of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on the front cover is an excellent example of the capability of local fabricators and the partnership with Steel & Tube that allows impressive designs like this to be produced locally.

Regardless of the best product, our ability to service our customers ultimately comes down to the quality of our people. In this edition of Connect we have included a location profile on the great team at our WA Bibra Lake office. And for those of you not in WA, make sure you check out the “Meet the Team” section on our NEW website at www.steelandtube.com.au where you can meet all of the sales teams around the country.

Yet despite our best efforts to promote local industry there is a constant threat of imported steel entering the county. Recent changes to the Tubular Australian Standard AS1163 ensure that the industry maintains a high level of compliance so take the time to read about the changes to the Standard in this edition. As an industry it is critical that we all recognise and support appropriate levels of compliance to ensure the integrity of the products we ultimately contribute to producing. The due date for compliance to AS1163 is drawing nearer so make sure you understand the impact of the changes.

Thank you for your continuing support and passion for the industry. We value your partnership and are committed to continuing to work hard to earn it everyday.

Regards, Vik Bansal General Manager, OneSteel Steel & Tube BansalVik@OneSteel.com

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Background Image: Free standing DuraGal Flooring System

It doesn’t seem that long ago that the industry and indeed the world was working through one of the worst financial crisis on record. Nearly a year on the market remains tough, albeit without the volatility that we have seen over the past year.

Code of Practice Vol 1: Contractor Management Welcome to the Safety Corner for August 2010. Over the new few editions of Connect we will be highlighting some of the Critical Elements from our OneSteel Codes of Practice. OneSteel has identified many critical safety systems as the key hazard areas where there is potential for serious injury or fatality to employees, contractors or visitors within our operations. An Assurance Audit Program also exists to test compliance against these codes. We hope that you will find these articles interesting and informative and that they may lead you to think more about safety in your business. “Hi boss, the Forklift is not working”. “I’ll get onto it and get someone in to have a look at it”. Whether we are working in the warehouse, or any other place at work, I am sure that we have all experienced a situation similar to this. Like a lot of businesses, OneSteel has a lot of people that come to our sites to ‘fix things’. Sometimes the task is very simple, other times it can be very complex. At Steel & Tube we take the issue of protection of our contractors and visitors on site very seriously. One of the backbones to our safety system is the Codes of Practice (CofP), which as mentioned above provide us with many principles and guidelines that help us keep people safe. It is then up to each business and specifically each location, to apply the CofP to ensure that everyone is safe on their premises. One of these Codes of Practice is called Contractor Management. An initial contractor site visit will involve an induction. The Steel & Tube induction process

is specifically aligned to the level of hazard exposure. For example, a visitor to the office is inducted differently to a crane technician who could be working at heights near electricity. Specific attention is paid to truck drivers as these contractors are often working in or near potentially dangerous loading/unloading areas. Depending on the task at hand, there is often documentation to be completed. A ‘Permit to Work’ steps the Contractor Controller and the Contractor through the individual steps to complete the task. It is here that the principles of risk exposure are fully discussed to ensure that not only the Contractor is kept safe, but anyone within the work vicinity. For example a spanner falling from a high level crane platform is a hazard to anybody who could be underneath. To avoid any injuries, a system of barriers is placed directly below the work area to keep everyone safe. There are a series of High Risk Checklists that each Contract Controller can use before a job is commenced to ensure that all hazards are not only captured, but discussed. Once a task is finished the appropriate people are advised and a ‘hand back’ process is completed. OneSteel Steel & Tube are very proud of their Contractor Management system. Should you require any further details that can assist you in your business, feel free to contact a Safety Coordinator at your nearest Steel & Tube location, who will be more than happy to assist. n

Safety Corner

Steel community & Tube Random Act of Kindness

Recently Steel & Tube Wetherill Park kindly donated to a project for the television show “Random Acts of Kindness”. The Channel Nine Random Acts of Kindness host, Scott Cam and his team, renovated the Bransgrove Road sporting ground in Panania, which hosts softball, baseball and T-Ball games for disabled kids, in Sydney’s south. Norm Perry, who built the grounds himself in 1986 from scrap metal, and now manages the sporting ground, has spent more than 20 years coaching children, especially those with disabilities, in baseball and also life skills. Costs to upgrade the grounds have been a continuous struggle for Mr Perry, 79. Tears of joy flowed as Norm Perry’s “Field of Dreams” was unveiled by the Random Acts of Kindness cast. This dream could not have been fulfilled without the contribution of DuraGal Channels’ from OneSteel Steel & Tube, Wetherill Park. Internal Sales Manager Mark Stokes gladly donated his time to organise the right materials for the job as well as coordinating deliveries to the site with Channel Nine Program Producers. This is a prime example of Steel & Tube being involved in the local community to make a difference. Screening of this episode of Random Acts of Kindness will take place later this year – keep your eyes out for it! n

S&T product being used in construction

Flooring Strengths Combine DuraGal & LiteSteel Technologies

In an exciting new development for the supply of sub-floor systems, OneSteel have combined their DuraGal Flooring and LiteSteel Technologies teams to leverage the synergies of both flooring systems. Utilising the best of both products ensures more efficient and tailored solutions can be designed to meet your needs. LiteSteel beams offer far greater spanning capacities which can further reduce the numbers of piers required allowing greater access to underfloor areas for both residential and commercial floors. With a complete range of proprietary connections and associated fixings, a comprehensive solution is just a call away. 6

OneSteelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DuraGal Flooring SystemÂŽ has enjoyed over 15 years of market esteem, and recent trends toward more environmentally conscious building have only heightened its appeal. OneSteel floor system designs can help to overcome issues such as termites, bushfires, reactive soil and sloping sites

The success of DuraGal Flooring System® is based on its innovative design and manufacture. Thanks to its lightweight, high-tensile tubular steel construction, it¹s easy to handle and free from shrinkage, warping and termites. The galvanized surface improves corrosion resistance while still being cost-effective. Adjustable piers (both during and after assembly), enable fast and accurate levelling. Pier heights (even post-completion) are adjustable to overcome differential settlement in footings due to reactive soils. Long spans reduce the impact of footings on the site, reducing erosion and sediment control issues as well as opening up space under the floor for additional car storage, rooms or even water storage.

our national network of OneSteel Steel & Tube businesses, who are happy to assist with your project requirements. We also have builders who can supply a complete supply and installation package.

In commercial applications such as mezzanine floors, clear access underneath is often important to effectively utilise the space, LiteSteel beam provides excellent joist spans to reduce the number of columns and bearers required. No on-site welding is required; the entire structure can be pre-cut and delivered to site in a complete kit, including all connections and fittings ready for assembly, requiring only a screw gun for construction. Normal floor sheeting can be glued and gun-nailed to the GAL140 RHS or LSB joists. Both are also suitable for installing alternative flooring products such as Hebel SoundFloor™ panels for increased thermal efficiency and an excellent base for tiled floors. This market leader is a quality, cost-effective suspended flooring option for your next construction project. The combined floor solution offer is readily available through

Applications have included stage designs, skillion roof systems, fascia beams, floors and decks. If your project involves a sloping or difficult site, or you need a floor or system which delivers strength and light weight to give you design flexibility, or you simply want to provide termite and fire resistance without introducing chemicals and other expensive treatments, consider a floor design solution from OneSteel. Proudly manufactured in Australia to meet Australian conditions. For more information visit www.steelandtube.com.au to find your nearest location. Email enquiries and plans to dfs@onesteel.com

IMAGES Left: A home on a slope using flooring systems Direct left: Floor joists Above: LSB as long span deck joists

K-Mart Distribution Centre

Aus Iron Industries

Aus Iron Industries Pty Ltd, one of Melbourne’s largest fabricators, was selected by Qanstruct and is currently fabricating and erecting the structural steel package for the new K-Mart Bulk Distribution facility in Melbourne. Located in Leakes Rd. Hoppers Crossing, the warehouse and offices are in excess of 62,000sqm and include a substantial canopy structure and more than 325 car parks and significant container storage areas. The innovative building also contains a central fire rated wall separating the building into two structures if required.

of steel required in such a short time period and then erecting to an equally tough time line. By ensuring we had extra manpower, cranes on site, staged planning and consistent supply, we were able to satisfy our client’s tight programme”. A long standing relationship between OneSteel and Aus Iron allowed the OneSteel Steel & Tube project team to work closely with Aus Iron to ensure that our supply chain supported them to meet the tight deadlines. Warehousing of extensive special project and welded

Total steel into the project was more than 1400 tonnes including 500 tonnes of welded sections and 600 tonnes of Hot Rolled Structural. Established in 1999, Aus Iron Industries has fast developed into one of Victoria’s leading companies in supply, fabrication, and installation for structural steelwork industry wide. Aus Iron have a long history of supplying large commercial and industrial projects and have successfully delivered this major building on time and budget. Key to them securing the project was their ability to convince the builder of their ability to satisfy the strict timeline of the project, backed up by Aus Irons project management capability, extensive fabrication and transport facilities and ability to supply a competitive pricing solution.

sections, a locked in project supply rate mitigating risk of recent volatile price movements and a dedicated project management resource were key elements of the OneSteel Steel & Tube offer supporting Aus Irons success in this project. n

Robert Hade Operations Manager at Aus Iron: “The biggest challenge of this project was the sheer volume

ABOVE IMAGE: K-Mart Distribution Centre construction site

Get connected! Connect is electronically distributed to over 3500 customers bi-annually, as well as printing and distribution to around 2000 customer. On top of this we will also feature the stories in the Project Portfolio section of our NEW Steel & Tube Website www.steelandtube.com.au It’s easy to get involved and become a part of the next edition of Connect. If you would like your company to feature in the next issue with either a story or a Customer Profile please contact your Account Manager or Editor Lisa Wilson: stmarketing@onesteel.com

NOT ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL IS EQUAL. Changes to Australian Standards will make it easy for you to check that the steel you purchase and use for your projects is compliant.

Hot-rolled bars and sections (AS/NZS 3679.1:2010)

Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections (AS/NZS 1163:2009)

• Look for the rolled-in or painted mark on the product, and • Demand to see the Test Certiﬁcate and look for the OneSteel logo or reference to an ILAC (eg. NATA) accredited laboratory.

For further information including Test Certiﬁcate examples go to www.onesteel.com/structuralsteel PHONE: 1800 1 STEEL (1800 178335) EMAIL: onesteeldirect@onesteel.com

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ADVANTAGE IMPORTANT INFORMATION This publication has been prepared by OneSteel (OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Limited ABN 42 004 651 325, trading as OneSteel Market Mills). The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice and to ensure accuracy, OneSteel recommends you seek your own professional advice in relation to the matters covered by this publication to satisfy yourself and not to rely on the information without first doing so. Unless required by law the company cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or consequence resulting from the use of this publication. Photographs shown are representative only of typical applications, current at July 2010. Products manufactured to AS/NZS 3679.1:2010 or AS/NZS 1163:2009 comply to these Standards. Until the previous Standards are withdrawn, product may be supplied to the previous relevant Australian Standard. * Previous Standards will be withdrawn 12 months from the release dates of AS/NZS 1163:2009 and AS/NZS 3679.1:2010. This publication is not an offer to trade and shall not form any part of the trading terms in any transaction. ©Copyright 2010. OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Limited ABN 42 004 651 325 July 2010. SJ0038.

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Future Adelaide Entertainment Centre Samaras Structural Engineers

Key Onesteel Steel & Tube customer Samaras Structural Engineers recently completed steel fabrication and erection for South Australia’s largest live entertainment centre upgrade,manyyearsafterfabricating and erecting the original complex. Since its official opening on the 20th July 1991, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre has provided exceptional entertainment, servicing hundreds of thousands of patrons every year. Recognising the venue’s significance in attracting the world’s best live entertainment to the state, the Government of South Australia set about committing fifty two million dollars towards the centre’s upgrade. With major works including a large semi-enclosed dome

forecourt, a new medium sized flexible performance venue and expanding patron service areas, expectations were extremely high to deliver this complex and visually striking redevelopment. Officially opened to the public on the 7th March 2010, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre redevelopment culminates another successful project between Samaras Structural Engineers, Hansen Yuncken and the Government of South Australia. Weighing over three hundred tonnes, spanning over forty metres wide and standing over twenty metres tall, the semienclosed dome forecourt expansion features hundreds of LED lights, designed by DesignInc. Constructed from the same material as the Water Cube Swimming Complex, made famous in the Beijing Olympics, the Dome can be individually lit in more than 16 million colours and patterns, creating a delightful visual display for patrons at night.

Samaras Structural Engineers provided pivotal 3-D modelling and assistance with design development, working closely with the designers and architects to ensure the designer’s intent was delivered. Detailing, processing, fabrication and treatment services were also undertaken at their new purpose-built site located in Gillman, South Australia. After successful trial assembly at their Gillman premises, the fabricated steel sections were then transported to site. With restricted access around the existing building and the segmented arc dome requiring complex propping, bracing and central supports in its unfinished state, the dome’s unique design, while visually spectacular, provided a significant challenge throughout the construction and erection process.

IMAGES: Main left: The erected dome structure nearing completion before140 individual canvas cushions Above left: The completed dome forecourt Above middle: A visual spectacle on opening night Above right: Outside the new performance venue

Erection of the fabricated steel sections and pre-cast panels was performed by Samaras Crane Services, with cranes from the Samaras fleet ranging from seven tonnes through to two hundred and fifty tonnes. Crane services were also carried out by the division for other trade contractors on site, and access equipment such as boom lifts were provided as required. Having fabricated and erected the original Entertainment Centre complex back in 1991 proved advantageous. Knowledge and experience in complex construction projects such as the Melbourne Aquatic Centre and Port River Bridges was also drawn upon for the redevelopment. › 11

Around the time of the redevelopment project, Samaras Structural Engineers commissioned their Pipe Profiling Machine, a CNC controlled machine providing a myriad of cutting options for pipe sections 50mm O/D to around 600mm O/D with up to 50mm wall thickness, including bevelling and welding preparations with precision accuracy. Continuing to invest in innovation, the company most recently commissioned a Beam Assembly Welding and Straightening Machine, which is able to manufacture custom engineered welded beams over thirty metres in length, specific to project requirements. Managing Director, Michael Samaras muses over the decision to increase their processing facilities while also undertaking the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Redevelopment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the expectations of our customers constantly evolve, we will continue to invest in innovation that exceeds their requirements. Having previously fabricated and erected the existing Entertainment Centre all those years ago, it was an incredible privilege to be involved in its redevelopment. It marks a fantastic achievement for all involved from its concept to completion, and for similar progression and redevelopment to continue in Australia, it is vital that we secure the necessary tooling required now to provide the highest standard for Australian projects well 12

into the futureâ&#x20AC;?. With major works including a large semi-enclosed dome forecourt, a new medium sized flexible performance venue, for which OneSteel supplied a mixture of structural, merchant bar, RHS and linepipe totalling around 300 tonnes and expanding patron service areas, expectations were extremely high to deliver this complex and visually striking redevelopment. Officially opened to the public on the 7th March 2010, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre redevelopment culminates another successful project between Samaras Structural Engineers, Hansen Yuncken and the Government of South Australia. n IMAGES: Main: LED banner screen displays graphics, text and full motion video Inset left: The new ticket office is an additional service for patrons Inset middle: Steelwork erection for the dome forecourt Inset right: Underneath the 2,400m2 dome during erection

THE NEW STANDARD IN COMPLIANCE

AS/NZS 3679.1:2010 Changes to AS/NZS 3679.1 will make it easy for you to identify if the steel you use or specify is compliant with this Australian Standard. A new revision of Australian Standard AS/NZS 3679.1:2010 Hot-rolled bars and sections has recently been released. The major changes to the Standard include mandatory requirements for:

• A rolled-in mark on the product identifying the • •

manufacturer and also that it is produced to this Standard, indicated by “AS” Specific information on Test Certificates Testing to be performed by laboratories with thirdparty accreditation from a signatory to International Laboratories Accreditation Corporation (ILAC) such as NATA

These changes make it easy for you to check that the steel you specified or used was produced to AS/NZS 3679.1:2010. You can now look for the rolled-in mark on sections that are 150mm or greater to indicate the product is manufactured to meet the Standard. OneSteel will be progressively rolling into its steel sections “one AS” to identify that it is produced by OneSteel to this Australian Standard. If you cannot see the rolled-in mark, demand to see the Test Certificate, which will allow you to confirm if the product complies with the Standard. Look for the OneSteel logo and a reference to an ILAC (e.g. NATA) accredited laboratory on the Test Certificate. This will mean testing has been performed by a third party accredited laboratory. These requirements provide specifiers and end-users with a higher degree of confidence that they will get the product they need to comply with relevant design Standards. It is important for both specifiers and steel-users to ensure they specify and use product which complies with Australian Standards. Non-conformance to the Australian Standards leaves specifiers and steel-users at risk of receiving inferior product with potential for safety risks and reduced structural performance.

Specifying and using products which do not meet Australian Standards may put the community at risk, it may also harm the reputation of the client, who is relying on specifiers and steel-users to do the right thing and ensure their project meets all design and safety requirements. Non-compliance could threaten specifiers and steel-users’ personal and business reputations, ultimately putting all parties involved at risk. OneSteel will be progressively rolling into its steel sections “one AS” to identify that it is produced by OneSteel to Australian Standard AS/NZS 3679.1:2010. The easiest way to ensure that your steel complies with AS/NZS 3679.1:2010 is to look for “one AS” on your hot rolled section and look for the OneSteel logo and a reference to an ILAC (e.g. NATA) accredited laboratory on the Test Certificate. This will provide the confidence that the product you are specifying or using meets this Australian Standard. For further information phone: 1800 1 STEEL [1800 178335] or email: onesteeldirect@onesteel.com. Please note, until the previous Standard is withdrawn, products may be supplied to the previous relevant Australian Standard. The previous Standard will be withdrawn 12 months from the release date of AS/ NZS3679:2010. n IMAGE ABOVE: An example of the marking “one AS” that will be progressively rolled-in to hot rolled sections that are 150mm or greater to indicate the product is manufactured to meet AS/NZS 3679.1:2010.

Clermont Mine

H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd

H&M Engineering has firmly established themselves as a credible supplier of engineered solutions to the mining sector and have a proven track record of delivering key mining and infrastructure projects on time and within budget. A key element to their success is their commitment to quality which is reflected in the way they conduct business and rests firmly in their ability to meet the standards set out in AS/NZ ISO 9001:2008 This commitment to quality and service has ensured that they remain the contractor of choice used repeatedly by their customers. Such is the case with the Clermont Mine Project. Rio Tinto Coal Australia Manages Clermont Mine which is located 12 km North of the township of Clermont located firmly within the coal rich Bowen Basin in central Queensland. Expected to reach full production capacity in 2013, it will produce up to 12.2 million tonnes of thermal coal destined for export to international markets. This mine will replace the Blair Athol Mine that will deplete itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserves in 2012. H&M have built a partnership with Sinclair Knight Merz and Rio Tinto to construct the infrastructure essential for the development of the Clermont Mine. They have over two years experience at site completing construction packages that included the 14km overland conveyor between Clermont and Blair Athol Mine that was commissioned to facilitate the treatment of coal at the existing Blair Athol Coal Preparation Plant. Set against this proven track record, H&M Engineering

was again selected as the contractor of choice to construct conveyor modules for the new In Pit Crushing System. OneSteel Steel & Tube Newcastle was chosen as project supply partner allowing H&M to leverage much needed support in terms of processing, pricing, supply and logistic solutions that helped H&M secure this important project for the Hunter Valley area. OneSteel Steel & Tube were able to provide processing capabilities which were engaged to cut and profile plate used to construct the chutes and bins utilising the newly commissioned High Definition plasma in Newcastle. Exceptional lead times were achieved by ATM ensuring 330 tonnes of RHS section was rolled and delivered in under two weeks. Excellent service from the Sydney processing team allowed capacity on the beamlines that completed our value proposition. Steel & Tube have started the supply of over 1000 tonnes of steel sections to H&M in accordance with stringent project timelines. Greg Giles, Business Development Manager for H&M and Andrew Burgess, Mining Projects Manager for Steel & Tube NSW, have worked hard on forging a relationship that is centred around identifying projects early in their development and then proactively working on solutions that will ensure H&M Engineering remains a force to be reckoned with in the years to come. n

IMAGES: Below left: Conveyor Modules Below middle: Greg Giles & Andrew Burgess with a bin Below right: Chutes

Customer Profile

&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd

XLERPLATE® steel

an all-Australian benchmark

Founded in 1997 H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd is recognised as one of the leading providers of steel fabrication and erection services on the eastern coast of Australia. H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd service a diverse customer base including mine and mineral processing, power generation, bulk materials handling and the general construction industry. With prominent facilities in Rutherford, Muswellbrook & Queensland and supported by site specific representation in several additional locations, H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd is well placed in the market to address the customised needs of each client. H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd is moving forward under dynamic new leadership with a corporate structure designed to provide innovative systems that meet and exceed customer and statutory requirements. Some of H&M’s recently completed high profile projects include; The Wharf for the NCIG project in Newcastle, 2500 tonne of Structural steel and plate work. The Millennium coal project in the Bowen Basin, 2500 tonne of structural steel and plate work. Clermont Coal mine in QLD for Rio Tinto, 600 tonne of structural steel and plate work. BHP Mount Arthur Coal mine in the Hunter Valley, 500 tonne of structural steel & plate work. Berrima kiln upgrade for Blue circle Southern Cement, 1500 of structural steel. Fortesque Iron Ore project in WA, 600 tonne of structural steel for conveyor systems. n

Greg Giles Business Developement Manager 36 Gardiner Street, Rutherford, NSW 2302 Tel: 02 4932 6088 Mob: 0409046623 Email: ggiles@hmeng.com.au Web: www.hmeng.com.au

Australian made XLERPLATE® steel is held as a benchmark by Australia’s fabrication and manufacturing industries – its diverse range of hot rolled products is synonymous with quality, consistency and reliability. Available through a network of OneSteel Steel and Tube distribution outlets around the country, more and more businesses are choosing XLERPLATE® steel products to meet their manufacturing and fabrication needs. XLERPLATE® steel’s local production is a prime reason for this, as it makes supply flexibility and short lead times possible. This allows better inventory management and timely response to market volatility, resulting in reduced working capital, improved cash flow and the avoidance of delays should last minute changes to project specs occur. XLERPLATE® steel is available in a range of thicknesses from 5mm to 150mm. XLERPLATE LITE® steel (cut-tolength structural plate) is available in thicknesses from 3mm to 12mm. Custom and special purpose grades are available on request, such as high strength XLERPLATE® steel that allows down-gauging, resulting in optimal design efficiency. A locally based technical services team can support manufacturers and fabricators using XLERPLATE® steel by providing advice on the product range and its use in various production processes and end use applications. All XLERPLATE® steel products are manufactured in accordance with BlueScope Steel’s quality assurance certification to ISO 9001. This commitment to excellence means you can be confident in supplying your customers superior products when they are manufactured from XLERPLATE® steel.

For more information, visit www.xlerplate.com.au or contact your nearest OneSteel Steel & Tube office

C u s to m e r Pr of il e

H.TROON a subcontractor workforce of about 500. With a national footprint, the company has various divisions in structural steel, engineering, aluminium fabricating, and joinery. Working on 12 to 15 projects at a time, with each one having an average value of $10 to $12 million, H.Troon turns over of about $90 million a year.

Voyaging from Cornwall, England, Henry Troon originally followed the gold rush out to Australia, and worked as a blacksmith in the mining industry. In 1870 Henry founded a company in Ballarat, Victoria and one hundred and forty years later, his company, H. Troon Pty Ltd is still thriving. “From that time, the generations have been able to sustain the business right through to today”, says Steve Troon, H.Troon Managing Director. Along with his brothers – they have been the fourth generation to lead the company, which still remains a family-owned operation decades after it was founded. In 1951, following Harold Troon’s (2nd generation) death, his son’s Greame and Harold, took the reigns, and soon changed the focus of the business from general forging to structural and builders of steelwork. “Up until 1974, we were primarily structural steel engineers and aluminium fabricators, and a decision was made then to encompass all the building principles on a building site, and become Principal Contractor. From that point on, growth has become quite strong and sustainable,” says Steve Troon, who credits his father Graeme with the expansion. Key aspects of the companies day to day activities now also include, design and construction and a full range of project management services. Today, H.Troon Pty Ltd directly employs 94 people, and has 16

The structural steel fabrication business is the corner stone to the Construction teams ability to deliver quality outcomes for all its clients. The division fabricates and installs 1,500 tonne of steel per annum which solely services the H.Troon construction department. The steel department is headed by a team lead by Justin Savage (manager, 12 years with the company) and Brian Middlemiss (production manager, 41 years with the company). The Troon family are proud of the longevity of many of its workforce particularly in an industry renowned for the challenges involved with maintaining consistent workloads. H.Troon is currently working on many projects throughout Australia including an equine centre, several schools under the BER, an industrial complex in Western Australia, and an aquatic centre. The new home of the Australian Tax Office in Geelong is under construction with a delivery value of $15 Million. The new four storey office building in the centre of Geelong will be built to current Australia grade A office accommodation standards. The design will incorporate best practice Ecological Sustainable Design principles. A 5-star green rating will be achieved upon completion. H.Troon has proven its ability to manage complex industrial facilities and prides itself on the ability to meet tight time frames. The new manufacturing base for Matrix Composites and Engineering currently under construction at the Australian Marine Complex in Western Australia is one such example. Upon the successful completion of the Matrix development H.Troon will have completed a 3 year building programme in Western Australia. The majority of the WA projects were supplied their structural steel components from H.Troon’s home

base in Ballarat Victoria as the team were more competitive on both cost and delivery. Senior management are currently taking steps to set up a permanent base in Western Australia in 2011 to grown the many strong relationships that have been established. H.Troon’s flexibility and ability to manage different challenges associated with steel work is highlighted through their association with the Blizzard family. Peter Blizzard was a world renowned sculpture specialising in metal structure’s, in particular mild steel. In association with Graeme Troon the pair won 3 commissions to build and install from Steel, Bronze and Stainless Steel into various locations in Canberra. Each piece is 12m high and represents the area in which they are to be displayed. Unfortunately both Graeme and Peter lost their battles with Cancer early this year. The families of both these wonderful Ballarat based pioneers will continue the long association and look forward to completing the commissions in late 2010.

With the company now in its fifth generation with Steve’s 27-year-old son, James managing projects, it is without a doubt that Henry Troon would be proud of the great success and longevity H.Troon has enjoyed over the years and is expected to continue to enjoy for generations to come. “We’re very proud of our history. To have been in a business for that period of time from a humble blacksmith shop to a construction company who has the competitive advantage of owning and managing its own structural steel division. We respect our relationships within our industry, and that has helped us over 140 years. We’re hands on company, and we’re very respectful of our reputation at all times.” n

IMAGES: Below: Grant Street Bridge Left: The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat - Designed by Peter Blizzard

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In any successful business, quality products, efficient systems and teamwork all contribute to a strong result. Ron Pensini, OneSteel Steel & Tube Bibra Lake’s new Internal Sales Manager is confident his team’s focus is on providing professional, yet personal customer service. Each of his team members is “buddied” with an external account manager to encourage customer focus, knowledge sharing and a quality outcome for the customer. OneSteel Steel & Tube Bibra Lake is focused on “SAFETY FIRST” - a priority supported by the site’s impressive Zero MTI and LTI record. Everyone is committed to reinforcing and building on the current SOP, Codes of Practice and 5S based Housekeeping principles. Each month, Max Sayer, Location Safety Coordinator, awards the team who has submitted the most detailed and insightful safety audit.

In 1954, an order for just 2 tonnes of Steel Channels were delivered to a structural fabricating firm in James Street, Perth, by a newly formed company, Steel Supplies. Steel Supplies reached a milestone in 1961 when it secured a distribution franchise for BHP Steel and in 1972 opened its exciting new site, known as Steel City, in Bibra Lake. 38 years later, that same Bibra Lake location is “home” to 75 employees working together as OneSteel Steel and Tube, “the right steel in the right In a challenging business environment, OneSteel Steel Bibra Lake. Despite the passing place at the right time” & Tube Bibra Lake remains of time, and inevitable changes committed to achieving strong results, despite the and improvements, OneSteel Steel & Tube Bibra Lake’s increasing impact of off-shore competitors providing core values reflect the original Steel Supplies motto: “The cheaper steel and fabrication services to the market. Right Steel in the Right Place at the Right Time”. All departments operate with a clear sense of purpose and are connected to the overall business outcomes. Today OneSteel Steel & Tube Bibra Lake plays a pivotal Each individual is energetic and committed to the tasks role in supplying product to a number of West Australian of actively seeking improvement opportunities in the markets. It supplies steel to major resource, infrastructure business, and ensuring consistent and effective customer and commercial developments and meets the ongoing service. This will contribute to our results and ensure a demand for steel in residential construction, automotive bright future for the entire site. n bodybuilding, agriculture and many other industries. Despite increased competition in the steel market over IMAGES: recent years, the OneSteel Steel & Tube Bibra Lake team Top: Back row left to right: Katrina Maurice, Kathy Stanton, enjoys an enviable market share that has been developed Rod O’Loughlin, Ron Pensini. Front row - left to right: Tunney through understanding and satisfying the needs of the Kerr, Vickie Mellors, Hayley Ryder many steel users that rely on it every month. OneSteel Below left BHP steel City 1972 Steel & Tube Bibra Lake will continue to leverage its many Below middle: Left to right - Max Sayer, Steve Dodd, Perry strong relationships throughout the market to maintain its Vanderstroom, John Gow. position at the forefront of WA steel.] Below right: current Steel & Tube site

Cimeco’s Pot of Gold Chirano Gold Mines

By aligning its production schedule to Cimeco’s shipping Schedule, OneSteel Steel & Tube assisted Cimeco in fulfilling the project’s requirements on time and on budget. In 2009 Cimeco Pty Ltd, a multi-discipline business offering a range of construction services to the resources industry, secured a contract from Chirano Gold Mines Ltd to fabricate and erect the Oversize ROM Bin project at its Ghana (South Africa) gold mine site. This involved replacing the existing ROM Bin and associated structures to improve capacity and reduce downtime. OneSteel Steel & Tube assisted Cimeco in securing the contract by providing valuable advice on the project’s steel requirement as well as competitive pricing at tender stage. Upon securing the job, Cimeco relied on OneSteel Steel & Tube to reduce waste through nesting drawings, source over 80 tonnes of plate and structural steel, cut to a variety of shapes, and deliver to a strict schedule. By aligning its production schedule to Cimeco’s shipping Schedule, OneSteel Steel & Tube assisted Cimeco in fulfilling the project’s requirements on time and on budget.

Cimeco secured the contract for this project through its proven track record of delivering time-sensitive mine-site upgrades in remote locations. Through strategic design, efficient fabrication and ability to effectively manage its on-site construction crew in Ghana, Cimeco delivered a successful outcome for both the Engineer Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd and the client Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. OneSteel Steel & Tube played a key role in this by ensuring materials were delivered to Cimeco’s schedule. “It is important to our customers that we can provide price certainty, eliminate unnecessary costs and adhere to agreed schedules,” OneSteel Steel & Tube State Manager WA Frank Smerilli stated. “This allows our customers to submit conforming tenders, and meet required time and cost targets upon securing contracts.” As an expanding subsidiary of Forge Group Ltd, Cimeco is targeting growth across the resources sector, and OneSteel Steel & Tube looks forward to playing an important role in assisting Cimeco to secure projects and deliver successful project outcomes. n

IMAGE: The lower section of the ROM Bin being lowered into place at the crusher building

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